Legendary vocal quartet tours NZ

One of the world’s
best-loved quartets, The Manhattan Transfer, tours New
Zealand in October – culminating in two Auckland concerts
with the Auckland Philharmonia as part of the orchestra’s
Telecom Pops series.

The quartet, known for their many
chart-topping hits including Chanson D' Amour, Operator, Boy
from New York City, Java Jive, Birdland and Twilight Zone,
have not been seen live in New Zealand since the
’80s.

Veterans of numerous sold-out world tours, The
Manhattan Transfer have enjoyed three decades of fame. The
quartet, which still comprises the original members, Tim
Hauser, Alan Paul, Janis Siegel and Cheryl Bentyne, have
over 20 albums under their belt, a total of eight Grammy
Awards, and can boast worldwide sales in the millions.

Few
in the music business have more class and style than The
Manhattan Transfer. They have conquered the vocal
intricacies of Jazz, R&B, Doo-Wop, Brazilian and Rock 'n'
Roll, and have put their unique spin on the classic sounds
of Swing.

Experience contemporary music’s premier vocal
ensemble performing new material along with their greatest
hits, in two Auckland concerts with the Auckland
Philharmonia.Thursday 30 & Friday 31 October – 8pm, The
CivicAdult tickets from $49. Phone the Ticketek
Orchestra Hotline on 307 5139.Telecom Pops is sponsored
by Telecom New Zealand with support from MORE FM.The
Auckland Philharmonia receives major funding from Creative
New Zealand and a major grant from Auckland City. ENDS

The
Manhattan Transfer performs in Christchurch on Tuesday 28
October and Wellington on Wednesday 29
October.

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